DuratorqSupporter Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Due to my history in the tire world, and the fact that I see a lot of people on here posting about it, I thought that this would be a good place for a little bit of an FYI... that is for those who care. Using Tire Shine, or whatever you want to call it (black tire, black tire spray, etc) on your tires will void your warranty and this is due to the fact that several brands of tire shine contain a chemical that will accelerate the breakdown of your tires. This leads to cracking on the sidewall that is usually associated with dry rotting, but it has to do with the UV exposure, that in conjunction with the chemical compound in these tire shines, accelerates the break down of the rubber. The rule of thumb at our shop was that if the tires were shiney, we notated it on the paper work and any warranty remaining on the tires was voided. This wasn't a ma and pa shop either. Just thought you might want to be aware, that making your tires shiney may put your warranties or even your tires at risk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionff Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 So I guess a simple wash of the tires will fool you tire guys. My tires shine, and shine often, protected from UV rays by Meguiar's Endurance tire gel. I haven't heard of warranty issues regarding shiny tires, but all of your usual greedy companies will find any reason to simply take customer money and decline to honor those customer claims. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Part of Michelin's warranty is void if tire dressings containing petroleum distillates are used. Personally, I only use water-based tire dressing. I hate those gel dressings. Messy, attract dirt and sling off onto the car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuratorqSupporter Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Part of Michelin's warranty is void if tire dressings containing petroleum distillates are used. Personally, I only use water-based tire dressing. I hate those gel dressings. Messy, attract dirt and sling off onto the car. Yeah we were actually trained by Michelin, or at least that is where the bulk of our training came from so it doesn't surprise me that our warranties reflected what Michelin has to say. I do stand by their products though, have never owned a nicer set of tires and it wasn't until I bought a set of Michelins that I realize how big a difference tires can make. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuratorqSupporter Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) So I guess a simple wash of the tires will fool you tire guys. My tires shine, and shine often, protected from UV rays by Meguiar's Endurance tire gel. I haven't heard of warranty issues regarding shiny tires, but all of your usual greedy companies will find any reason to simply take customer money and decline to honor those customer claims. Not a fresh wash, you can plainly tell the difference between a clean tire and a tire that has been "shined" honestly I don't understand the appeal myself. Tires, like shoes are going to get dirty, so investing in keeping them shiney is a waste of money to me. At least on daily drivers, if you have a show car or a weekend warrior that you like to keep looking nice, sure I can understand why you would use tire shine even if I wouldn't in the same application. Edited November 12, 2015 by DuratorqSupporter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mielikki Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 So if you want that look, what can be used? Non-petroleum distillate products? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 So if you want that look, what can be used? Non-petroleum distillate products? Yup. There are plenty of them on the market. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwil56 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) I use Golden Eagle 303 Aerospace UV protectant Edited March 20, 2016 by timwil56 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyross Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 To be honest, I wonder why people think rubber should be shiny. To me, an ideal tire would almost look like a donut-shaped view into a black hole. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwil56 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) I feel the same, I've never liked the look of shiny tires, some do, I don't. I do run a soapy brush over them when I wash. The nice thing about the 303 Aerospace protectant is it's a matte finish, but protects the rubber from UV rays. Good for those in southern climates with intense sun, or anywhere in the summer. Only downside is it has to be reapplied about every 30 days, IIRC and only lasts for a couple of washes. Check it out here: http://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-aerospace-protectant Edited March 21, 2016 by timwil56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 My personal favorite is this. It's not a gel, has no petroleum distillates, and doesn't sling off or attract dirt. It leaves a clean-looking, new tire finish with no excessive shine. If you want a slight sheen, you can always apply a second coat. It's available online and at Pep Boys. Wal-Mart might even have it. I have a few of this company's products and like them all. Their window cleaner is great also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtipping Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 So if you want that look, what can be used? Non-petroleum distillate products? Personal Favourite used for eons no issue's https://youtu.be/Im09qiSCa40 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Some Auto Glym products are available on Amazon and Pep Boys stores in the the U.S. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I used to use their window cleaner. Good stuff but not safe for tints. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levisfusion Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 i work for a very large tire manufacturer and I've never wasted my time or breath on tire shine, to be honest we also manufacture and tire shine product that we put on tires. although i won't argue that it will speed up the breakdown process because that part is true but most likely your tires will wear before that really becomes and issues, except michelins lmao they dry rot all the time. with or without tire shine, tire black, or any tire dressing for that matter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Is it ok to put armor-all on the tire treads? It makes them nice and shiny. http://my.is/forums/f87/crashed-my-baby-147582 Edited March 31, 2016 by akirby 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Yes, then you can do your part to keep America's roads clean and shiny. Is it ok to put armor-all on the tire treads? It makes them nice and shiny. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Is it ok to put armor-all on the tire treads? It makes them nice and shiny. http://my.is/forums/f87/crashed-my-baby-147582 LOL. I remember that one, Allen. We had a lot of fun with it at LLSOC. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwil56 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Is it ok to put armor-all on the tire treads? It makes them nice and shiny. http://my.is/forums/f87/crashed-my-baby-147582 It gives the person you run over a very nice impression and shows them you take great pride in your car's appearance. If you don't like the way I drive, get the hell off the sidewalk, grandma! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwil56 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 http://my.is/forums/f87/crashed-my-baby-147582 Now that's funny, I don't care who you are. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boominup Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 50 years ago an old Ford mechanic showed me that brake fluid wiped on a clean, dry tire does the best job I had ever seen. And don't forget that brake fluid is good for rubber, the stuff that brake lines are made with!!! It leaves a nice deep black look without the shine but takes a bit longer to dry. I've been using that till this day and have never had a problem from it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Interesting! What type of brake fluid do you use, boominup? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid Characteristics of common braking fluids[4][5] Dry boiling point Wet boiling point Viscosity limit Primary constituent DOT 2 190 °C (374 °F) 140 °C (284 °F) ? Castor oil/alcohol DOT 3 205 °C (401 °F) 140 °C (284 °F) 1500 mm2/s Glycol Ether DOT 4 230 °C (446 °F) 155 °C (311 °F) 1800 mm2/s Glycol Ether/Borate Ester LHM+ 249 °C (480 °F) 249 °C (480 °F) 1200 mm2/s [6] Mineral Oil DOT 5 260 °C (500 °F) 180 °C (356 °F) 900 mm2/s Silicone DOT 5.1 260 °C (500 °F) 180 °C (356 °F) 900 mm2/s Glycol Ether/Borate Ester 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Brake fluid might be harmless to rubber but for humans, not so much. DOT 3 brake fluid safety data sheet. It also damages painted surfaces. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 FINE!!! So we will go this route: Probably EVOO so we get max antiox benefits 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 How about some red wine vinegar with that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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